Rebellion

Hi,

The weather was a mixed bag today.  It was hot, it was cloudy, it rained a little, and the sun came out to play.

This week’s ‘Easy Monday’ song has been in ‘rotation’ for years.  Some of you will remember this late 70’s hit.  

“But __ __ __ __, he sees, no wise man has the power to reason away what seems to be.  It’s always better than nothing, and nothing at all keeps sending him… Somewhere back in her long ago, where he can still believe there’s a place in her life.  Someday, somewhere, she will return…”  Clue:  By a band of brothers who are not related at all.  The ‘family name’ is of dubious origin (555).  

The coffee destination today was Chivit Thamma Da, by way of the gas station and Khun Orn’s seamstress shop.  JaiDee really likes riding around town.  At Chivit, he got his usual greeting by all the staff at the main entrance, and as soon as we sat down, a young woman brought his bowl of ice.  That’s what I call service.  He’s still in ‘restless teen mode’ so a walk is always required, where ever we go.  Someday he will know what it’s like to hang out (555), but for now, he’s gotta keep movin’.

We thought we were going to have a nap before the afternoon activities but two things put that to rest.  A message from our friend Sutheera, telling us about a Golden Retriever who was in need of being rescued, and the sound of Nitchanan playing on the Pink Swan in the pool.  We made arrangements to visit the dog at the vet where she is being housed and treated.  Once that was settled, we watched as Nitchanan and Gong worked on balancing on the big raft-like bird.  After Gong helped her stand, she jumped into the pool.  What joy!  She was wearing her ‘floatie’ so she had total confidence during the whole thing.  A new era in pool play has begun.

When we finally found the animal hospital, which is near the university, I almost didn’t go inside.  There were cats all around and I am deathly allergic to them.  I think my mask helped me not inhale the dander, but after a few minutes I began to feel uncomfortable so I waited outside.  The dog’s name is Beer, pronounced ‘BEE-ah’.  She has had many litters of pups and has not received very good care.  We don’t really know her temperament at this time because she’s being treated for a parasite and other ailments.  She has lived outside, never lived in a house and that is a concern.  While she could possibly be good company for JaiDee, his energy could be overwhelming.  She’ll also have to be good with children.  We’re going to visit her at the vet’s when she gets better.  Mixed emotions, pluses and minuses weigh heavy on the mind.  We don’t have to decide right away, but there’s lots to consider.

At physical therapy today, I met with the doctor.  It’s always encouraging when the doctor pays you a compliment about your health.  She told me I was more active than most Thai people my age.  Hmm, this is not the first time I’ve heard this, just not that direct.  Things like that bring a rush of gratitude and a little smile. Things are improving and that’s the main thing.

Have a Happy Tuesday.

                          Peace,

                                    Danny

“The thing worse than rebellion

is the thing that causes rebellion.”

~Frederick Douglass